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Truck pulling returns to the Park County Fair Thursday night

After a long absence from the Park County Fair, truck pulling will make its way back to the main stage this year. The true test of vehicle strength will be featured at the grandstands Thursday night. … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/23/24

Bronc rider turned musician opens concert

Jared Rogerson is a former professional bronc rider, and the Wyoming musician is bringing some “rodeo rock” to the Park County Fair. Rogerson is serving as the opener for Friday … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/23/24

Political journalist and author Charlie Spiering signs a copy of his book, ‘Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House,’ for Powell resident Mike Forman during a July 9 event at the library at the Park County Fairgrounds.

Powell native’s book on vice president proves timely

Political journalist Charlie Spiering begins his new book about Vice President Kamala Harris with an account of a somber White House meeting. At the gathering, top aides and the first lady come to … more

By CJ Baker | 7/23/24

Officials determined the Clearwater Fire began Friday afternoon as the result of a lightning strike and a Monday morning flight over the fire determined it remained at 5 acres about a mile south of Clearwater Creek Campground on U.S. Highway 14/16/20W.

5-acre fire reported west of Wapiti

Firefighters are combating a 5-acre fire reported Friday afternoon just south of a campground on the North Fork in the Shoshone National Forest. Forest spokesman Evan Guzik announced the fire … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/23/24

Pig mud wrestling teams sometimes pick a theme for their squad — such as these super-charged competitors from last year’s event — but no matter their outfit, competitors typically end up covered in muck.

Wheatland pigs ready to rumble at Park County Fair

Bill Klein has been in and out of pig farming his entire life, from helping his parents run a complete operation to now providing an important summer service as a stock contractor for county fair pig … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/23/24

Air rifle competitors (from left) Rowdee, Rhett and Russell Goolsbey and Adaya Whitelock compete in the prone position at the Wyoming 4-H State Shoot. The Goolsbey boys also teamed up to win the Junior Archery Class A Team trophy, among other honors.

Park County shooters make a statement

Park County shooters walked away from the 2024 Wyoming 4-H State Shoot with 44 top awards in the competition, held in Douglas earlier in July. In a competition with almost 700 participants from … more

By Mark Davis | 7/23/24

Delilah Bieber focuses on her form while striking the heavy bag during a practice of the Post 26 Boxing Club.

Fight Night comes to Park County Fair

Before Tuesday night’s pig wrestling, visitors to the opening day of the Park County Fair can stop and watch a new event: boxing. Fight Night at the Park County Fair runs from 4-6 p.m., … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/23/24

Kevin Hunkapiller offers a colorful headband to a young parade-goer during the 2023 Park County Fair Parade. This year’s parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Fair parade showcases Production Machine’s 50th

Time is running out to register an entry in Saturday’s Park County Fair Parade, but here’s the good news: It’s FREE! Parade entries must be received by Wednesday at the office … more

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For decades, Murray Hatfield has impressed audiences across the globe with his magic and illusions. Park County fairgoers can check out his act — and perhaps have a chance to join in the fun — three times a day on the Pepsi Free Stage.

Worldclass illusionist ready to dazzle fairgoers

Illusionist Murray Hatfield has performed all across the world — Australia, Britain, Cyprus, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore — and this week, he’ll work to … more

By Ethan Cartier, Tribune intern | 7/23/24

Bret Savage is set to entertain a host of Park County fairgoers this year. As a solo artist and with The Cowley Boys and The Rewinders, Savage is set to perform roughly a dozen times on the free stage.

Bret Savage, The Cowley Boys and The Rewinders to perform on free stage

Bret Savage is set to have another busy week at the Park County Fair, as he’ll hit the Pepsi Free Stage as a solo performer and also with two bands — The Cowley Boys and The Rewinders. … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/23/24

Big Horn Basin outdoor group to host Bighorn River float

The Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative invites members of the public to participate in an upcoming community float on a section of the Bighorn River Blueway Trail in north central … more

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The East Yellowstone Collaborative’s expo is from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Cody Auditorium and aims to connect landowners with the resources needed to steward landscapes.

Weeds, Wildlands and More! ag expo set for Aug. 7

The East Yellowstone Collaborative and partners are hosting the second annual Weeds, Wildlands and More! ag expo Aug. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cody Auditorium. The goal of the event is to connect … more

7/23/24

Under stage 1 restrictions, a number of acts are prohibited on BLM land due to the risk of causing a fire, including building a fire outside of a designated area and operating a chainsaw without an approved spark arrester.

BLM district issues fire restrictions

WORLAND — Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, stage 1 fire restrictions began July 19 on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management Cody, Lander and Worland field … more

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The Sunlight Martial Arts team consists of Alison Emery, Emma Lee, Kyra Mathiowetz, Blayne Jessen, Ethan Lee, Alexx Bilyue, John Bell, Kayleigh Keenan and Bonnie Emery.

Sunlight Martial Arts to showcase skills

If a fight breaks out onstage at the Park County Fair, don’t panic. It’s probably just Sunlight Martial Arts performing on the Pepsi Free Stage. The Cody-based martial arts studio … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/23/24

Redemption Story Dance Company will hold first fair performance

When Redemption Story Dance Company comes to the Park County Fair’s Pepsi Free Stage this year, things are going to look a little different. The young dance studio owned and operated by Lorien … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/23/24

Cloggers with Absaroka Mountain Thunder wave to the crowds along Bent Street during last year’s Park County Fair Parade. The group will perform on the fair’s free stage on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Bringing the thunder to the free stage

Over the past two-and-a-half decades, Absaroka Mountain Thunder’s clogging performances have become a mainstay at the Park County Fair’s free stage and during the fair’s annual … more

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From left, UpStage Dance Academy dancers Autumn Weckler, Andrea Phillips, Sophia Parker, Danyka Light and Claire Perry perform during the 2023 Park County Fair. The group will return to the free stage on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Dancers to show off their moves on free stage

UpStage Dance Academy will return to the Park County Fair for its fourth consecutive year in 2024. The Powell-based academy will showcase 70 dancers who registered for the summer season. UpStage … more

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Self-taught guitarist Keith Henry is set to bring his ‘gritty rocker-style vocals’ and acoustic sensibilities to the fair’s free stage Thursday night. He’s penciled into a two-hour block.

Singer-songwriter from Cody featured Thursday night

Keith Henry has been on Wyoming’s music circuit since launching his career in 2022. The Cody resident has mostly performed at restaurants and breweries, as well as other venues in … more

By Ethan Cartier, Tribune intern | 7/23/24

Jillian Nordberg of Cody is only 15 years old, but she already has almost a decade’s worth of performances under her belt. Nordberg will play on the Park County Fair’s free stage on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Local teen to play Pepsi stage for second year

At 15 years old, Park County local Jillian Nordberg has been performing for over half her life. The teenage musician began performing at age 6 when she played at a teacher conference, and from … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/23/24

Powell siblings Levi and Jess Klemm perform together as Pretty Punchy, and they’re bringing their combined talents to the Park County Fair this week. They’ll be featured on both the free stage and in the beer garden.

Powell siblings bring country tunes to fair

Jess and Levi Klemm grew up playing music together. The siblings were both in band and choir in school and both were members of the Northwest College Jazz Choir. But it wasn’t until 2019 … more

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